Steering noises and vibrations
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Steering noises and vibrations
This might be a simple question with a simple answer, but history dictates...
The truck, 2001 X, 7.3l diesel 4x4, with a couple of enhancements.
(Link to original post of truck... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-new-ride.html )
Here is the issue, on this mornings drive to work the front end started to make a lot of noise. The noise (which was minimal) was originally thought to be caused by a front wheel bearing that was just replaced, Today it got really loud, and the steering wheel started to shake as well. Pulled over, disengaged the hubs and the noise and vibrations went away. First thought would be that the U-joints need to be checked and possibly/probably replaced. That would be the simple solution. However, if it is not the u-joints, what else could it be?? Issue with the front differential???
Thanks!
The truck, 2001 X, 7.3l diesel 4x4, with a couple of enhancements.
(Link to original post of truck... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-new-ride.html )
Here is the issue, on this mornings drive to work the front end started to make a lot of noise. The noise (which was minimal) was originally thought to be caused by a front wheel bearing that was just replaced, Today it got really loud, and the steering wheel started to shake as well. Pulled over, disengaged the hubs and the noise and vibrations went away. First thought would be that the U-joints need to be checked and possibly/probably replaced. That would be the simple solution. However, if it is not the u-joints, what else could it be?? Issue with the front differential???
Thanks!
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This might be a simple question with a simple answer, but history dictates...
The truck, 2001 X, 7.3l diesel 4x4, with a couple of enhancements.
(Link to original post of truck... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-new-ride.html )
Here is the issue, on this mornings drive to work the front end started to make a lot of noise. The noise (which was minimal) was originally thought to be caused by a front wheel bearing that was just replaced, Today it got really loud, and the steering wheel started to shake as well. Pulled over, disengaged the hubs and the noise and vibrations went away. First thought would be that the U-joints need to be checked and possibly/probably replaced. That would be the simple solution. However, if it is not the u-joints, what else could it be?? Issue with the front differential???
Thanks!
The truck, 2001 X, 7.3l diesel 4x4, with a couple of enhancements.
(Link to original post of truck... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-new-ride.html )
Here is the issue, on this mornings drive to work the front end started to make a lot of noise. The noise (which was minimal) was originally thought to be caused by a front wheel bearing that was just replaced, Today it got really loud, and the steering wheel started to shake as well. Pulled over, disengaged the hubs and the noise and vibrations went away. First thought would be that the U-joints need to be checked and possibly/probably replaced. That would be the simple solution. However, if it is not the u-joints, what else could it be?? Issue with the front differential???
Thanks!
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